Behind the Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand

Behind the Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand

C+C Pursuit Spirits

Episodes 99
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.8 (69)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Take part in a journey to build a bourbon brand. Brian Beyke sits down with the founders of the top whiskey podcast, Kenny and Ryan of Bourbon Pursuit, to figure out what it takes to bring their whiskey label to life. Experience the highs, lows, and everything in between from investments, filling barrels, and shipping bottles. Special episodes will feature in-depth tasting notes for single barrel releases. It's your chance to have the first ever inside look into the bourbon business and learn about the whiskey industry with Pursuit Spirits.

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Recent Episodes

We've Moved!

Mar 04, 2026 0m

You didn't think the pursuit was over did you? I'm here to let you know that we've moved Behind The Pursuit into the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. All brand new episodes will be released on Wednesdays at…

097 - Pursuit University Pt. 2

Sep 24, 2025 51m

We are continuing in our Pursuit University discussion we began in Episode 094. Herb Heneman, now an instructor at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky,…

096 - Kentucky Bourbon Festival Recap 2025

Sep 10, 2025 43m

Another year, another festival recap! In this episode of Behind the Pursuit, we share our takeaways from the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We dive into how our booth placement shaped the weekend,…

095 - The Official Home of Bourbon

Aug 27, 2025 36m

“It’s been a whirlwind.” After three years of talking about it, we’re finally settling into our new home at 722 W. Main Street in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Today, we’re taking you back to that…

094 - Pursuit University Pt. 1

Jul 30, 2025 33m

Herb Heneman, now an instructor at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky, teaches students about marketing and building a spirits brand from the ground up.…

093 - Experimentation

Jul 16, 2025 34m

With the launch of Pursuit Spirits' new Cognac Rye, we're taking a step back to explore the product’s development and the broader journey of experimentation at Pursuit Spirits. From the early days of…

092 - The Checkbox Trap

Jul 02, 2025 41m

Why do whiskey drinkers chase after marketed checkboxes - like age statements, mash bills, or bottle rarity - that don’t always guarantee quality, while overlooking great-tasting whiskey that may…

091 - PursuitPalooza Recap 2025

Jun 18, 2025 31m

Another PursuitPalooza is in the books! Each year, the guys host a unique and immersive experience here in town for their listeners and fans. The event includes distillery tours, barrel picks,…

090 - 30 Days From 30 Days

Jun 04, 2025 32m

We know - Whiskey Row still isn’t open. But don’t worry, we’re just a “soft 30 days out.” Delays in buildouts are pretty much inevitable, but what does that really mean for the team, the experience,…

089 - Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

May 21, 2025 42m

It's another solo episode today with Ryan, and we dive into the complexities of entrepreneurship, discussing the entrepreneurial mindset, the challenges anxiety can bring, and even the balance…

088 - The Year of Pursuit

May 07, 2025 32m

Six months ago (back on Episode 077) we mentioned an upcoming packaging update, one that not only helps us stand out against other brands on the retails shelves but also simplifies the language we…

S1E87 087 - Allocation

Apr 23, 2025 35m

As we’ve seen increased success with Double Oaked, the announcement Mellwood Collection rolling out, and downtown opening in sight - what does it look like when talking about how to distribute…

086 - The Squeeze

Apr 09, 2025 43m

Tariffs, the pull back of larger brands from International distribution to domestic distribution, shelf space, and the pricing of barrels all make this an interesting time for a brand like Pursuit…

085 - Meet Stace

Mar 26, 2025 42m

In this episode we welcome Stace Stewart, the new General Manager of Pursuit Spirits, who shares her journey through the restaurant industry, her passion for bourbon, and her experiences in…

S1E84 084 - Updates! Updates! Updates!

Mar 12, 2025 38m

With so many moving pieces it can be easy to miss the latest with all the things happening behind Pursuit. In today’s episode we run down a series of updates from P. Club to the Mellwood Collection…

S1E83 083 - The Launch of P.Club

Feb 26, 2025 34m

Today on the podcast we introduce you to P.Club - the inner circle of Pursuit Spirits. Ryan has long romanticized about a bourbon version of his beloved Napa Valley wine clubs, and with countless…

S1E82 082 - Building a Team

Feb 12, 2025 35m

Building a team can be hard. Not just finding people who jive with the brand but also passing the baton on responsibilities. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the team at Pursuit Spirits,…

S1E81 081 - Social Media & Marketing Strategies

Jan 29, 2025 33m

How do you balance the 'lifestyle' that is usually portrayed in marketing strategies in the whiskey space and the 'authenticity' the current consumer wants to interact with? On today's episode we…

S1E80 080 - The Biggest Hurdles in 2025

Jan 15, 2025 39m

As we kick off the new year, we dove right into the topic: what do you think the biggest hurdles in the industry are that will affect the brand in 2025? Ryan & Kenny discuss the challenges and…

S1E79 079 - ARCHIVE - 2022 In Review

Jan 01, 2025 53m

Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to 2025! We are taking the week off for some travel and rest, but will be back at it next episode to talk our goals and predictions for the new year. It's hard to…

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